1620 in Denmark

Events from the year 1620 in Denmark.

Incumbents

• Monarch – Christian IV

Events

• 10 May – An expedition led by Admiral Ove Gjedde arrives in Ceylon
• 19 November – The Tranquebar Treaty is signed with the Nayak of Tanjore, giving Denmark possession of Tharangambadi (Danish: Trankebar) and the right to construct Fort Dansborg.

Undated

• The construction of the original Knippelsbro is completed.

Births

Undated

• Dina Vinhofvers, silk worker and accuser of Corfitz Ulfeldt (died 1651)

Deaths

• 11 April – Steen Ottesen Brahe, privy counsellor and landowner (born 1547)
• 4 August – Karen Roeds, accused witch

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